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Illinois Man Shot Wife Dead after Victim Filed for Protection Order; Children Witnessed the Brutal Murder of Their Mother by Father
An Illinois man fatally shoots his estranged wife in front of their children due to anger over her intention to seek an order of protection. According to prosecutors, the victim had initiated divorce proceedings just six weeks before her tragic murder at the hands of her husband, Timothy Gordon, on October 31, 2022.
What does being ‘financially intimate’ mean?
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: President and CEO of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union Mike Lee joins the show to discuss the importance of budgeting and learning how to properly finance, especially when it comes to you and your partner. To learn more about the KCTCU and what they can do for you, visit kctcu.org or call 888-741-3344.
New matchmaking service aims to find love for Kane County singles
Kane County’s newest matchmaking service Swipe Right is now open at 28 S. Fifth St. in Geneva, offering its services to those looking for love in the Tri-Cities. Swipe Right is designed to help people between 40 and 60 years old in St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia who are ready to ditch the dating apps, find their match and settle down.
Still at the top of his game, South Elgin’s Ryan Nutof walks away from baseball. ‘It was a real struggle.’
On June 14, Ryan Nutof nailed down his league-leading 10th save for the Kane County Cougars. Nutof lowered his ERA to 2.25, continuing a dominant season that saw him strike out 23 in 16 innings and put him on the radar for a return to affiliated baseball, maybe even the majors.
St. Charles man and dog rescued from Fox River in Batavia Wednesday
A St. Charles man and his dog are safe after members of the Batavia Police Department, Batavia Fire Department and Kane County Sheriff’s Office rescued them from the Fox River just after midnight Wednesday morning. Batavia Police responded to the Fox River dam at 12:16 a.m. on Wednesday, July...
St. Charles church to continue community grant opportunity this fall
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles will be awarding multiple grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations working to better their community again this year as part of its Expansive Church Grant opportunity. The Expansive Church Grant was started last year, through which the church gave nine local nonprofit...
Chicago Toy Show coming to Kane County
The Chicago Toy Show is will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Seven buildings and one pavilion with antique toy and doll collectibles. $10 per adult and free for kids 12 and younger. $50 pass for show access beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 27. For more information, visit chicagotoyshow.com.
Ill. Man Killed Estranged Wife in Front of Children Because He Was Angry She Planned to Get Order of Protection
An Illinois man who fatally shot his estranged wife in front of two young children because he was angry she planned to file an order of protection against him has been sentenced to prison, authorities said. Timothy Gordon, 48, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after being convicted of...
The Future of Public Transit Topic of Kane County Board Meeting
As lawmakers debate proposals to reform the region's public transit system, Kane County Board members took steps to better understand how those reforms may impact local commuters. During an informational meeting on July 23, board members listened to representatives from Metra, Pace, and the Regional Transportation Board discuss details about a looming “fiscal cliff” and calls to transform the way the transit system is governed.
Bluey & Bingo Pack Them in at the Ballpark
Bluey & Bingo pose with their fans, Photo Courtesy of the Kane County Cougars. Attending a minor league baseball game on a Sunday afternoon during the dog days of summer can be somewhat drab. The crowd, depending on the weather, could be sparse, and the atmosphere somewhat vapid. However, that was not the case when I attended a Kane County Cougars game in Geneva, Illinois, this past weekend. The place was packed, and it was all due to a cartoon dog named Bluey.
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